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I don't believe in handouts, but I do believe in handups; that's where charity comes in. If you don't have money to donate to a cause you believe in, then donate time with volunteer work or community service. Teach a class, or help someone learn a trade. Do something good for someone then pay it forward, tell them to do good things for others. Every little bit helps. Granted, in order for this all to work you do have to care about yourself and humanity in the first place. In order to create a better world, we have to give up the idea of hopes and prayers and work towards policy, change and charity work. Charity gives others a chance. Give good fortune to them then they can give that good fortune back to others.

How can one person make a difference? I don't believe in handouts, but I do believe in handups; that's where charity comes in. If you don't have money to donate to a cause you believe in, then donate time with volunteer work or community service. Teach a class, or help someone learn a trade. Do something good for someone then pay it forward, tell them to do good things for others. Every little bit helps. Granted, in order for this all to work you do have to care about yourself and humanity in the first place. In order to create a better world, we have to give up the idea of hopes and prayers and work towards policy, change and charity work. Charity gives others a chance. Give good fortune to them then they can give that good fortune back to others.

So how can you help? Chances are you already did. If you've purchased any of my books you've helped me donate to a charity I hold dear, Operation Smile

Operation Smile is an international medical charity that has provided hundreds of thousands of free surgeries for children and young adults in developing countries who are born with cleft lip, cleft palate or other dental and facial conditions. It is one of the oldest and largest volunteer-based organizations dedicated to improving the health and lives of children worldwide through access to surgical care.

A portion of my book sales go to this charity and you have helped me raise over $500+ so far. So, a continued heartfelt thanks to my family, friends and fans for supporting my writing and helping change the world, one child operation at a time. Keep fighting the good fight. Donate to charities you hold dear and in doing so we'll make the world a better place.